FLORENCE-CARLTON HIGH SCHOOL

Florence-Carlton HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls school district, located in Florence, MT with about 252 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Florence-Carlton HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Florence-Carlton High School, located in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana, serves as the heart of the Florence-Carlton School District. As a small, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging its rural setting, the school provides a personalized learning experience where educators can offer more individualized attention, helping students navigate both their secondary education and future career or collegiate pathways.

Beyond its core curriculum, Florence-Carlton High School is known for maintaining a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs and academic clubs, which encourage students to develop leadership skills and a sense of belonging. Through its commitment to excellence in a tight-knit environment, the school strives to prepare its graduates to be productive and responsible citizens within the state of Montana and beyond.

For more information, contact Florence-Carlton HS at (406) 273-6301 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.